Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.

Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire

United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region. 

Fairfax County Public Schools to discuss Skyview High School boundary changes Thursday

Redrawing school boundaries is back on the agenda in Virginia’s largest school district as Fairfax County Public Schools prepares to discuss plans for the future Skyview High School.

Metro Red Line Summer Shutdown: Changes to shuttle bus service after concerns

Metro riders are seeing changes Thursday morning as WMATA adjusts its shuttle bus system following concerns about long lines and confusion tied to the Red Line summer shutdown.

Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75

Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died.  She was 75. 

Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide

A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.

Juvenile arrested after allegedly striking girl with pole in Northeast DC

Two people were arrested, including a youth charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, after a large fight broke out Wednesday evening on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast.

New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America

A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.

Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to join ISIS

A Hanover man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release on Wednesday for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.

3 teens charged as adults in Southeast DC armed robbery

Three teenagers face adult charges in D.C. Superior Court following a Monday armed robbery in Southeast Washington, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Sediment turns historic Meridian Hill Park fountain a murky brown

Old pipes left out of service during a year-long renovation have released a wave of sediment, turning the 300-foot cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park a murky, muddy brown.

Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot

New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.

Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property

Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war. 

5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say

The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user

A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.